Longtime ground camper going to hang

**mark996** · 05-27-2013, 23:01

I've always been a ground lurker, until now at least. Well, until I get my hammock in. I started at 464 pounds, which doesn't seem likely to find a hammock that'll hold up for any decent amount of time, but now that I'm down to 302, I told myself I'd get me a hammock when I got in to the 200's so I went ahead and ordered an ENO Doublenest with Atlas Straps. Ultimately, I'll be reading a ton around here and likely won't be posting all too often, just wanted to pop in and say hello.

**Taliesin96** · 05-28-2013, 04:12

Originally Posted by mark996

I've always been a ground lurker, until now at least. Well, until I get my hammock in. I started at 464 pounds, which doesn't seem likely to find a hammock that'll hold up for any decent amount of time, but now that I'm down to 302, I told myself I'd get me a hammock when I got in to the 200's so I went ahead and ordered an ENO Doublenest with Atlas Straps. Ultimately, I'll be reading a ton around here and likely won't be posting all too often, just wanted to pop in and say hello.

welcome from ontario canada

**grannypat** · 05-28-2013, 13:04

Welcome to the forums. You might want to take a look at Dream Hammocks web page. They have a chart showing suggested fabric weights, etc. for a person's weight. http://www.dream-hammock.com/ChoosingPage.html

**craige** · 05-28-2013, 15:51

Wow, congrats on the weight loss and welcome to the forum.

**lazy river road** · 05-28-2013, 16:41

WoW awesome kudos to you, And I will second Dream Hammocks as they make some excellent hammocks. Welcome to the forum and life above ground.

**Wanderer4953** · 05-28-2013, 17:05

Down 162 lbs....that definitely deserves a reward! Great job man and welcome!

**Knotty** · 05-28-2013, 17:09

Welcome to the hammock world. Lots of great people and advice here. Also, congrats on the weight loss. Very impressive.

**jacob8806** · 05-28-2013, 17:25

Well done with the weight loss, hope to hear back later that your under your goal. Like weight loss I have found that hammock ing starts with a change in the mindset. I have seen a couple enos and they look legit. Congrats on it all:weight loss, first post, and first hammock!

**hawkerev** · 05-28-2013, 17:36

Congrats on the weight loss and welcome to HF from North Carolina!

**MDSH** · 05-28-2013, 17:37

Welcome, Mark! Congrats on the weight loss!

You'll love hammock camping. It's real comfortable once you get used to it. I like swinging gently in the breeze. Looking forward to completing a DIY cuben tarp soon. Had to go UL due to injuries and am thoroughly enjoying it.

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